Politics this month has played a big role with films about the changes to the NHS, Labour Leader Ed Miliband in Stroud, Green Party Leader Natalie Bennett’s talk and answering questions at an evening in Stroud, Cllr Simon Pickering talking loans to improve energy efficiency plus Sarah Lunnon talking about life as a county councillor – and this film of drama and song looking at how to vote with people with a learning disability:http://stroudcommunity.tv/how-to-vote-people-with-a-learning-disability-look-at-voting/

Other music highlights an interview with Johnny Coppin, Emily Barker, Thee Ones, David Ireland, Sam Jones, Mad Cows, Herons! and Men with Horns!

VIEWING FIGURES: We had over 2,000 views this month with top view films being the ‘How to Vote’ film noted below, Applewood, Fix it for Free workshops, Sarah Lunnon’s talk and a film that has sadly been removed by the channel owner of a drone flight over Minchinhampton.

SCTV AGM: we met in Woodruffs, updated our constitution and agreed to continue to work with Transition Stroud. For anyone interested we can share more – do get in touch. We are still keen to have more volunteers!!

GIVE UP NEWS: Here at Stroud Community TV we love positive stories and films about great things happening in our community…..well the message from a new book confirms we are on the right track. The book found that ‘News is bad for you – and giving up reading it will make you happier. News is bad for your health. It leads to fear and aggression, and hinders your creativity and ability to think deeply. The solution? Stop consuming it altogether.’ Read article about the book here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013/apr/12/news-is-bad-rolf-dobelli

ARE YOU RIVER COTTAGE RISING STAR? River Cottage is on the hunt for one inspiring character to become the River Cottage Rising Star 2013. They are searching for that special someone that has River Cottage passion and charm and the burning ambition to become a great Chef of the future. Closing date 13th May – see more details at: http://www.rivercottage.net/risingstar/ See more: http://youtu.be/vYKMo1ZnK9M